Training and Learning Preferences of Older Workers

Location

CSU 253/4/5

Start Date

24-4-2007 10:30 AM

End Date

24-4-2007 12:30 PM

Student's Major

Psychology

Student's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Mentor's Name

Andrea Lassiter

Mentor's Department

Psychology

Mentor's College

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description

Organizations are facing a growing problem of an impending workforce shortage which is expected to be caused by large numbers of retiring baby boomers. To deal with the situation, companies will need to find ways to retain and accommodate older workers. Considering this, researchers and practitioners need to better understand issues facing older adults in the workplace. The purpose of this research was to understand training issues facing older workers and their training preferences for workplace learning. Survey questionnaires were administered to employed adults over age 55. Survey items included an assessment of preferred learning styles, a training preferences inventory, and demographic information. Over 60 respondents completed these measures. Result will help organizations in terms of performance management and human resource processes. More specifically, by understanding what older workers prefer, organizations can design training programs that are best-suited for this population, which could increase retention for this segment of the workforce.

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Training and Learning Preferences of Older Workers

CSU 253/4/5

Organizations are facing a growing problem of an impending workforce shortage which is expected to be caused by large numbers of retiring baby boomers. To deal with the situation, companies will need to find ways to retain and accommodate older workers. Considering this, researchers and practitioners need to better understand issues facing older adults in the workplace. The purpose of this research was to understand training issues facing older workers and their training preferences for workplace learning. Survey questionnaires were administered to employed adults over age 55. Survey items included an assessment of preferred learning styles, a training preferences inventory, and demographic information. Over 60 respondents completed these measures. Result will help organizations in terms of performance management and human resource processes. More specifically, by understanding what older workers prefer, organizations can design training programs that are best-suited for this population, which could increase retention for this segment of the workforce.

Recommended Citation

Fairchild, Katie. "Training and Learning Preferences of Older Workers." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 24, 2007.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2007/poster-session-D/6